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1967·Drama·1h 43m
7.1
Britain's biggest pop singer, Steven Shorter, receives unwavering adulation and possesses total control over his rabid fans, which includes nearly the entire population. Yet Shorter is not an autonomous performer -- he is little more than a puppet for the government, promoting whatever agenda they see fit. When a beautiful artist, Vanessa Ritchie, is commissioned to paint his portrait, she pushes Shorter to question his obedience to his manipulative handlers.
Directed by Peter Watkins
semi-documentary
birmingham

Cast

Paul Jones
Paul Jones
Steven Shorter
Jean Shrimpton
Jean Shrimpton
Vanessa Ritchie
Max Bacon
Max Bacon
Julie Jordan
Jeremy Child
Jeremy Child
Martin Crossley
James Cossins
James Cossins
Professor Tatham
Victor Henry
Victor Henry
Freddie K
Arthur Pentelow
Arthur Pentelow
Leo Stanley
Doreen Mantle
Doreen Mantle
Miss Crawford

Crew

Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Director
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Writer
Peter Suschitzky
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography

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Skibidietienne
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Plus de pieds que dans un tarantino mais moins de saluts nazis que dans la manif pour quentin
Plus de pieds que dans un tarantino mais moins de saluts nazis que dans la manif pour quentin
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Pedro
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ouvir os discursos do padre na dublagem alemã deve ser algo nostálgico
ouvir os discursos do padre na dublagem alemã deve ser algo nostálgico
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Watching this movie for the first time and wow... what a wild, rare ride 🔥

A striking satirical glimpse into the power of celebrity, propaganda, and control. Paul Jones shines as Steven Shorter, a pop idol manipulated by the state and church to influence the masses, while Jean Shrimpton’s presence adds an ethereal beauty and haunting innocence to the proceedings. Truly goddess!

The film oscillates between surreal musical sequences and biting social commentary, leaving you both mesmerized and unsettled. A rare gem of 1960s British cinema that’s as visually bold as it’s politically sharp. Worth to watch anywayy 💫
Watching this movie for the first time and wow... what a wild, rare ride 🔥

A striking satirical glimpse into the power of celebrity, propaganda, and control. Paul Jones shines as Steven Shorter, a pop idol manipulated by the state and church to influence the masses, while Jean Shrimpton’s presence adds an ethereal beauty and haunting innocence to the proceedings. Truly goddess!

The film oscillates between surreal musical sequences and biting social commentary, leaving you both mesmerized and unsettled. A rare gem of 1960s British cinema that’s as visually bold as it’s politically sharp. Worth to watch anywayy 💫
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cyrian
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comme tout les watkins y’a des trucs intéressant dans le fond comme dans la forme mais celui j’ai vrmt bcp moins accroché que les autres. sûrement lié au fait que j’ai détesté l’acteur principal 🙏
comme tout les watkins y’a des trucs intéressant dans le fond comme dans la forme mais celui j’ai vrmt bcp moins accroché que les autres. sûrement lié au fait que j’ai détesté l’acteur principal 🙏
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